Saronic
Senior Counsel, Regulatory
Austin, TX · Senior
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About the role
- This is primarily a regulatory and litigation role, with a meaningful legislative component.
- This is not a traditional in-house role.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Head of Regulatory & Litigation on national and international regulatory matters affecting Saronic, including military acquisition regulation, export controls, and cross-cutting national security regulatory issues.
- Engage with agencies and develop comments, filings, and advocacy strategies on regulations material to the company.
- Litigation Support
- Support the company's litigation portfolio, working alongside outside counsel on case strategy, briefing, and dispositive motions.
- Leverage appellate and complex litigation experience to drive disciplined, high-quality work product on the matters that matter most.
- Serve as Saronic's principal legal lead for federal legislative engagement, working directly with members of Congress, committee staff, and the executive branch on issues affecting unmanned maritime systems, defense acquisition, and national security.
- Build and maintain relationships across the Senate and House, particularly on the Armed Services, Judiciary, Homeland Security, Intelligence, and Appropriations Committees.
- Help build the legal infrastructure of a fast-scaling defense technology company
Requirements
- 8+ years of combined legal experience involving litigation and regulatory advice (government, military, in-house, or top-tier law firm).
- Substantive Senate or House committee experience, ideally including work on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Homeland Security, or Intelligence Committees, with a track record of moving legislation and shaping policy.
- Demonstrated interest in or experience with national security, defense, or law enforcement matters.
- ability to operate with senior policymakers and senior executives with equal credibility.
- Juris Doctor and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
- Excellent written and oral advocacy; ability to operate with senior policymakers and senior executives with equal credibility.
- Sound judgment, low ego, high ownership, and the temperament to thrive in a fast-moving, mission-driven company.
Nice to have
- Prior military service or other national security experience.
- Experience with defense acquisition, export controls, or CFIUS.
- Existing relationships across relevant congressional committees and executive branch agencies.
- Familiarity with autonomous systems, unmanned maritime vehicles, dual-use technology, or defense innovation.
- Active U.S. security clearance (Secret or higher)
- TS/SCI strongly preferred.
- Physical Demands:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Compensation
- Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
Benefits
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
- Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
- Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
- Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company's success
- Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
Company info
- We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Visa & Work Authorization
- security clearance (Secret or higher); TS/SCI strongly preferred
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